The 'Verse!

Stranded after their encounter with tribbles, the Squad is visited by the evil Door-othy and forced to play a game. They must assemble a fantasy team from across pop-culture. The loser gets cubed.

The Squad visits Westeros for a lunch time break, some swag and to discuss Season 2 of House of the Dragon. Bridget brings back a dragon egg on board she bought from a shady vendor. Is anything going to hatch?

The 'Verse! Squad finds themselves in a bizarro R-rated Disney Universe, where violence and cursing is not only accepted but encouraged. It's the perfect setting to do their Review of DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE. Plus they discuss RDJ's casting as Doctor Doom in the MCU and battle about Cage Rage. #wolverine #RyanReynolds #Deadpool #DeadpoolandWolverine#HughJackman #Movies #MCU #Marvel #Superheroes

THE BOYS Season 4 Review #The Boys

Extended 'Verse!: Interview with Star Trek: Lower Decks Showrunner Mike McMahan

Episode 116: X-Men '97 Discussed and Some Double Trouble

The 'Verse! Jumper is unexpectedly sent to Middle Earth by the malevolent Door-othy to finally finish up Bridget's Lord of the Rings blindspot with "Return of the King". Plus Lucas shares interview clips from conversations with fellow cinematic universe fans captured during his recent away mission to Gem State Comic Con. (Edited by Lucas Longacre)

The Last Airbender's popularity stems its moving story arcs and unforgettable cast of characters. A fan favorite (among many) is the meditative, kind, and tea-loving Uncle Iroh. The 'Verse! got the chance to speak with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who portrays the him in the latest series. Lee was a relative latecomer to the animated series, but a dedicated fan episode one, to when he was fan-cast as Iroh, to now.

The doctors are in! The squad is on call to diagnose a cinematic universe franchise that's close to all of our hearts: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Setting aside our conflicts of interest, we diagnose and plan a course of treatment for the ailing franchise, taking into account patient complaints (aka whatever the general public thinks is the problem), current symptoms (aka whatever our resident MCU MDs know is the problem), propose treatment and give the prognosis. This is a can't-miss episode for anyone who's ever started a sentence with, “Here's the problem with the MCU today…” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.  If you stick around after the credits, we get a little starry-eyed…

The Squad puts the ship into overdrive to turn back time and catch The Marvels in theaters! We're back now to tell you all about it with our initial impressions, a breakdown of what worked and what didn't, and how we felt about that musical number…. But if you're a longtime ‘Verse! listener, you know that we don't review movies like everyone else with a friend and a microphone, we review movies with a round of poetry and wrap it up with our totally original letter grading scale. Tune in to hear our takes! We also revive our news segment to discuss the latest and greatest in cinematic universe updates. For more news, follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and Instagram where we also post announcements about the pod and collect listener questions.  If you stick around after the credits, ah-ah-ACHOO!!!

SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:00 - Marvel's Echo // 46:00 ‘Gen V' // 73:20 – Contact Info // 76:15 Post Credit - Fave Super Bowl Halftime Shows

The squad is back after an ill-advised holiday pit stop in the cesspool of viruses that is Earth. Hope our space sniffles let up soon. In the meantime, we cover Invincible season two with episodes 3 and 4. Tune in to find out if this season is living up to the high expectations set by season one, our favorite storylines so far, and how we think this season's unintentional mid-season break will affect its reception overall. Next we get back in the TARDIS to relive some holiday cheer with the Doctor Who Christmas special which also marks Ncuti Gatwa's full-time debut performance as the 15th Doctor! So much to unpack here from a new companion, a renewed energy and special effects befitting of the 21st century, and a…dubious new sonic screwdriver design. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.  If you stick around after the credits, put on a mask becau-ACHOO! Oops…

SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:00 - Doctor Who Series 4 // 61:30 Doctor Who Series 60th Anniversary Specials // 95:45 – Contact Info // 96:55 – Post Credit - Holiday Cocktails, anyone?

We continue our Doctor Who 60th Anniversary retrospective with series 2 (David Tennant's second season). It is a season that brought us classics like “Human Nature”, “The Family of Blood Gridlock”, and perhaps the most talked about episode in Doctor Who history, “Blink”. Don't worry we're covering the specials in depth for our next episode of timey-whimey coverage of everything The Doctor including ALL 12 seasons predating the new specials and right into Ncuti Gatwa's upcoming season. Hang tight our timeline may be a little wacky, but the conversations are timeless. We also give a full 40 minutes to the start of Prime Video's Invincible season two. After the long pause it took some of us time to get back into the city, but the series still packs a punch. So, hit play, but don't blink. Don't even blink. Blink and you're dead. Our hosts are fast. Faster than you can believe. Don't turn your back. Don't walk away. And most of all, don't blink. Good Luck. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:00 - Invincible Season 2 // 40:30 Doctor Who Series 3 // 86:45 – Contact Info // 88:55 – Post Credit - Holiday Cocktails, anyone?

The Thanksgiving holiday is over and what a better way to celebrate Cyber Monday than a jam packed episode of The ‘Verse! - the best part, it comes to you with no ads, no coupons, at a special low price of FREE - as always. We continue our Doctor Who 60th Anniversary retrospective wrapping up series 2 (David Tennant's first season). Whovians will love the look back at the 10th Doctor especially as he returns for the anniversary specials. Don't worry we will be covering the specials in depth soon during our timey-whimey coverage of everything The Doctor including all 12 seasons predating the new specials and right into Ncuti Gatwa's upcoming season. Hang tight our timeline may be a little wacky, but the conversations are timeless. We also give a full forty minutes to Disney+'s Marvel series Loki season two. Let's just say there are numerous variants found in our opinions of the series. Finally (after the credits) we close out our coverage of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Lower Decks a series that just keeps getting better and better. What started as a quality Trek side dish has excelled to a must-see. Follow us on the platform formerly known as Twitter @TheVerseCast where we tweet news and pod announcements, retweet only the finest memes, and collect listener questions. Also on Instagram @TheVerseCast EPISODE 107 SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:35 - LOKI (season 2 - In Full) // 42:20 DOCTOR WHO Series 2 Coverage part 2 // 70:40 – Contact Info // 73:35 – Post Credit 

The 'Verse! Squad is back after a visit to earth to cover all things New York Comic. Four days of coverage totaling 100+ hours of everything from Star Trek to Futurama, For All Mankind, Buffy, Scott Pilgrim and more. We also head into the TARDIS (which smells of Dr. Pepper for some reason) to continue our DOCTOR WHO Retrospective - David Tennant's first season (series two) and finally close out AHSOKA too with a lively discussion. EPISODE 106 SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 4:15 - ending AHSOKA // 39:43 – NEW YORK COMIC CON // 69:05 - DOCTOR WHO Series 2 Coverage part one // 90:00 – Contact Info // 92:35 – Post Credit - Hold that drink!

The squad blasts off to our favorite Star-iverses. First up is Star Wars to cover Ahsoka episode 6 and finally see some anxiously anticipated on-screen appearances. Tune in to hear what we loved, what we were wrong about in past theories, and what we're manifesting for the finale. Next up is Star Trek to cover Lower Decks episodes 3-4 where we get to see how Boimler handles his first away mission as a leader (spoiler alert, it's poorly), and meet Tendi's family. Nothing brings a family together like a wedding! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions.  If you stick around after the credits, you might need something old, something new…you know the rest… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 1:27 - The ‘Verse! News // 13:05 AHSOKA ep 6 // 38:27 – Star Trek: LOWER DECKS eps 3 & 4 // 53:35 – Contact Info // 76:30 – Post Credit - a game of TOP 5 (top 5) (top top)

The Squad continues coverage of Disney+'s Ahsoka, and we've finally reached the episode that makes this solidly an Ahsoka show and not a Sabine show! Not that we were complaining. There's lots of discussion about Rebels and the Clone Wars for seasoned Star Wars masters, but no spoilers for any budding Padawans. Next we spin off back to the Doctor Who-iverse to finish our collective NuWho series one blindspot. Emilia is here to shepherd the squad into the Tenth-nant era #thatsmydoctor, and everyone's loving it! Well, most of the Squad. Follow us on the platform formerly known as Twitter @TheVerseCast where we tweet news and pod announcements, retweet only the finest memes, and collect listener questions.  SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 1:38 - more AHSOKA // 35:20 – DOCTOR WHO Coverage // 74:15 – Contact Info // 76:30 – Post Credit - Who Do I Regen As?

The squad continues their coverage of Disney+'s Ahsoka, including that reveal and we once again all align around the indisputable fact that well, light sabers are cool. As are fezzes and Stetsons and fish fingers and custard…The rest of the squad will understand that reference soon enough because we've begun filling in our Doctor Who blindspot! Our resident Whovian Emilia (and Filmsnork behind the scenes!) invites the squad and audience to step into the TARDIS beginning with a retrospective on NuWho. We cover the must-see episodes of series one of the revived series with the 9th doctor, Christopher Eccleston.  To round out our tour of cinematic universes for this episode, we also revisit Star Trek: Lower Decks for the season four premiere. If you're curious about Star Trek but don't know where to start, the squad would prescribe a healthy dose of the animated series Lower Decks, plus Strange New Worlds, and then thank us in the morning! Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast (and on Instagram) where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, listen out for a faint whooshing… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:35 - STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS S4 // 12:25 - more AHSOKA // 38:00 – DOCTOR WHO Coverage // 83:35 – Contact Info // 85:35 – Post Credit - Where to go in the TARDIS

We begin our coverage of the latest Disney+ Star Wars series, Ahsoka, by discussing episodes 1-3. We have some big Clone Wars and Rebels fans on the squad, and Emilia's here too. Tune in to hear us discuss the Star Wars context you need to know to watch Ahsoka, our favorite moments of the show so far, and how well we think the live action series translates from animation! We also revive our long-suffering news segment for this episode to catch up on some of the latest cinematic universe updates from the last few weeks. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, watch out for that puddle of rum in the kitchen…

The squad wraps up coverage of season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and yes, that includes the musical episode. We also cover the hotly anticipated Lower Decks crossover episode, the Emilia-named “PTSD episode,” and of course, the season finale. Tune in to hear our wide-ranging views on musical specials, cliffhangers, and more. We've thoroughly enjoyed this season and can't wait for season three! In other news, the Squad finds a solution to their space-recession! Or at least, we thought we did… Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Awardsradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram. If you stick around after the credits, better put your tap shoes on…

We're back! The squad begrudgingly finishes covering Marvel's Secret Invasion with episodes 4-6. This was…not it. We came back from summer hiatus for this?? Oh yeah, summer hiatus, there's also a story there you will want to hear. To be fair, we look forward to seeing Nick Fury in anything else going forward and congratulate the cast of Secret Invasion for doing the most they could with this show. On a brighter note, we cover episodes 5 and 6 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, inching ever closer to both the Lower Decks crossover episode and the musical episode (both covered in the soon to arrive episode 101. This show has continued to impress old and new Star Trek fans alike. Tune in to hear perspectives from Trek veterans and fresh-faced cadets alike! Follow us on the platform formerly known as Twitter @TheVerseCast where we Xeet news and pod announcements, re-Xeet only the finest memes, and collect listener Xuestions. You can also follow @Awardsradar on the platform that shall not be named, Facebook, & Instagram. If you stick around after the credits the return of a friend or too... or is it two? or is it one? Either way you will want to listen. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 6:35 - Ending Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' // 24:45 – Star Trek : STRANGE NEW WORLDS eps4-5 // 54:40 – Contact Info // 57:45 – Post Credit - Returning 2 Madness

No one can explain why, but this was recorded weeks ago and sat in the vault, unpublished. We are glad to share it and you can expect a more timely episode delivery going forward. In this 'lost' episode the squad continues coverage of the latest Disney+ Marvel show, 'Secret Invasion' - a show which was getting wait-and-see reactions from the squad. At this point things are heating up for Nick Fury and the Skrulls…or at least, they should be. We're halfway through the show and still don't know what to think! Up next, school's still in session with Star Trek Uni'Verse!-ity, helmed by our very own Professor Longacre. He's no replacement for the Admiral but he looks and sounds suspiciously similar. Their squad's stance on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is quite the opposite of that for Secret Invasion. It is more like see-and-wait-and-wait-and-wait for more. To say the squad is enjoying season two would be an understatement. It is as if they keep waiting for 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow' for new episodes to discuss, just like 'The Lotus Eaters.' Follow us on Twitter–er, X? Whatever you call it, we're @TheVerseCast, where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits you may find some old school summer fun…

The Squad kicks off their coverage of the latest Disney+ Marvel show, Secret Invasion. It's about time we got some unbridled Fury in this universe! Nick Fury, that is. We discuss the show's comic origins and the extensive changes to the story by the TV adaptation. We've been promised 'Winter Soldier' vibes and Skrull-y twists behind every corner, so we're excited for what's to come. Stay tuned for our coverage of the whole series as it comes out. We continue our coverage of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two with episode two, 'Ad Astra Per Aspera,' a return to The Next Generation in many ways as a courtroom drama with direct commentary on contemporary social justice and civil rights issues. We also revisit an old TNG episode, 'The Outcast;, to assess what's changed and what's remained of Star Trek's progressive-leaning programming. The Star Trek Uni'Verse!ity is in session! Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Awardsradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram. If you stick around after the credits, grab your chalk. You're gonna need it… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:42 - Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' ep 1 // 30:02 – Star Trek : STRANGE NEW WORLDS S2 E2 // 59:45 – Contact Info // 61:48 – Post Credit - Chalky White

We've got a real multi-versal episode for you this week with our coverage of the second Spider-Verse installment as well as the premiere of season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Tune in to find out if we think Across the Spider-Verse reaches the same soaring heights as Into the Spider-Verse, as well as a breakdown of the film's top performances, score, and the absolute avalanche of Easter eggs and references. We reboot Star Trek Uni-'Verse!-ity to kick off our coverage of Strange New Worlds season two. No Admiral today, but we still bring you the same comprehensive discussion designed for Trekkie veterans and newbies alike. If you stick around after the credits a certain sentient door puts us on the run. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:15 – Star Trek : STRANGE NEW WORLDS S2 E1 // 30:32 - SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE review // 72:10 – Contact Info // 75:03 – Post Credit - Dorothy Calls Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Awardsradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram.

Played by Chace Crawford, The Deep's character has been the writer's punching bag for 3 seasons. He's been me-too'd, joined a cult, had sexual relations with marine life, and in season 3, was forced to devour his octopus best friend alive (justice for Timothy!). The ‘Verse! had the extreme pleasure to talk with Chace Crawford about his iconic role.

An interview with two of the people that helped bring all of the Star Trek magic back in full force for a series you have heard us discuss at length on The 'Verse! 'Star Trek: Picard.' Dorothy threw us for a loop, after she sent us on interviews with stars of Prime Video's 'The Boys' we did not expect to find Picard Show Runner Terry Matalas and Production Designer behind the door - but we are glad we did. Who's next???

The 'Verse! Squad sits down with the not-scary, unlike his character Homelander, ANTONY STARR to discuss his work on one of our favorite shows not-so-super superhero series, Prime Video's 'The Boys.' You better subscribe now because there are more The Boys interviews to come.

The 'Verse! Squad sits down with the incredible Jack Quaid to discuss his work on one of our favorite shows out there Prime Video's 'The Boys.' You better subscribe now because there are more The Boys interviews to come.

The squad looks back on 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in anticipation of the newly released sequel, Across the Spider-Verse. Which we all have seen but cannot discuss yet because we are too busy interviewing some of the coolest people behind Star Trek: Picard... oh yeah and most the cast of The Boys. You know how it is, whatever Door-thy (our resident murderous AI sentient doorway) wants, she gets. Don't worry, we'll catch up soon. Make sure you give us a follow on your favorite podcast platform to be notified of our upcoming coverage of Across the Spider-Verse and all of those interviews. You can also follow @TheVerseCast where we also post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. Finally check out our producer Steven Prusakowski's work and The 'Verse! updates @Filmsnork on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram to stay up to date on the entertainment world at large. If you stick around after the credits, you might just strike gold… If you stick around maybe Lucas done good... maybe.

This week's episode features double segments with the removal of Emilia's Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi Blindspot and the squad's decade-specific recasting of Guardians of the Galaxy in The 'Verse! Reeee'Verrrse! We're almost through the Star Wars sequels which means we've almost completely dragged Emilia from her peaceful layperson status and into the fraught world of Star Wars fandom. During the process we discovered another big squad secret. Our very own SW fan Lucas has NEVER seen Rise of Skywalker so our final sequels segment will feature DOUBLE blindspots! In the meantime tune in to hear Emilia's first impressions of The Last Jedi. Next up we each re-cast Guardians of the Galaxy with an original cast composed of decade-specific stars: Lucas with the 70s, Norm with his favorite decade the 80s, Emilia with the 90s, and Bridget brings us home with the noughties. Check out our Twitter to see the final casting sheets! If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some oldies but goodies… Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Awardsradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:30 – STAR WARS BLINDSPOT : The Last Jedi Edition // 42:15 - The 'Verse! REEE'VERSE! Recasting THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY // 71:09 – Contact Info // 73:03 – Our GotG Re'Verse! Era Playlists

'The Guardians of the Galaxy' RETROSPECTIVE - and GotG Vol. 3 Review SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 3:15 – THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY - Retrospective // 45:41 - THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY Vol. 3 REVIEW // 98:30 – Contact Info // 99:37 – Our GotG Mixtape Playlists Follow us on Twitter ⁠@TheVerseCast ⁠where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow ⁠@Awardsradar ⁠on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram. If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some of our Guardians musical preferences.

After some sort of mysterious time warp that erased 20 days of our existence, the squad is finally just getting to finish their delayed coverage of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard with the end of season three and series finale. It was worth the wait. We bid a fond farewell to the now golden-aged cast of The Next Generation in a heartwarming sendoff. Which means the latest semester of our Star Trek Uni-'Verse!-ity is officially over! School's out until Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns this summer. Next we close out season three of Disney+'s The Mandalorian, which, surprise, is NOT the series finale. What further adventures await our favorite masked Star Wars character and his adoptive merch-machine–I mean son? Tune in to hear our predictions and takes. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. You can also follow @Awardsradar on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram. If you stick around after the credits, you might hear some SIDE conversation… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 4:15 – THE MANDALORIAN, Season 3 Finale // 29:41 - STAR TREK: PICARD, Series Finale // 58:30 – Contact Info // 59:37 – Robot Companions

The squad is deep in space continuing our coverage of season three of both Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Picard. This week we cover the penultimate episodes of each series. So much has been revealed yet the finales of each show are still a mystery to us. Tune in to hear our thoughts and predictions, plus a healthy dose of heated Star Wars fan debate, as is tradition. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions - oh yeah, we kind of do Instagram⁠. If you stick around after the credits, GLITCH… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 – Intro // 2:35 – STAR TREK: PICARD ep9 // 39:18 – THE MANDALORIAN (ep7) //68:25 – Contact Info // 70:01 – BB…  Glitch… BB who?

This week The 'Verse! gets it's very first guest host! Actor, stuntman, Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, and cast member of the upcoming Five Nights At Freddy's film, Christian Stokes, joins us as an honorary squad member to discuss Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Was this star-studded film a natural 20 or a critical fail? Tune in to hear our takes! Next we catch up on season 3 of Disney+'s The Mandalorian. There's a lot to cover from the jetpack combat to the somewhat divisive cameos. Is this season working for you? Let us know. In addition to collecting listener questions and comments, we also post news and announcements about the pod so give us a follow to stay up to date @TheVerseCast If you stick around after the credits…you might catch us wheelin' and heelyin'... SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:35 - Guest Host, FNAF's Christian Stokes // 8:08 - DUNGEON'S & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES review // 62:30 THE MANDALORIAN (episodes 4, 5, 6) //93:40 - Contact Info // 96:25 - The Fate of The... Heelies?? Talk to us on Twitter @TheVerseCast or Instagram, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Then leave us a follow because we also post news and announcements about the pod and collect listener questions.

This week the squad delivers an extended news section with happenings from the DC extended universe, the Song of Ice and Fire universe, and the wizarding world. Next we blast off into the Star Trek world, covering episodes 6, 7, and 8 of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard season three. We reveal the absolute baskets of Easter eggs across these three episodes and answer questions for our Star Trek newcomer, Emilia. Whether you're ready to reminisce with us, or come to us seeking answers to questions like “Who or what is Data? Is Picard dead or something? What is the nature of existence?” then we are the podcast for you. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and Instagram where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, can you let us know where you think Bridget is?? Also, in this episode there's the return of a familiar voice, that of our announcer - professional voiceover artist Kari Loya. If interested in having his voice grace your work reach out to him on his website. He does commercials, trailers, and much more. We're glad to have him back. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:35 - The News // 22:27 - STAR TREK: PICARD S3 (ep 6, 7, & 8) // 73:50 - Contact Info // 76:25 - Where's BB?

We're taking a break from new content this week and REvisiting the first Star Wars sequel, The Force Awakens, as well as REcasting the stars of the original trilogy's Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope in a fresh segment called The Verse! RE'Verse! (aka Role Re'Verse-al - we're working it out) Long ago in a galaxy very close to here, we discovered the last nerdy person who hasn't seen Star Wars in Emilia, and she's well on her way to graduating from her padawan status with episode VII under her belt. Will she love or hate the highly divisive sequel trilogy? Or will she just kinda…not care? Is that even possible for a Star Wars fan? We also introduce a new game called Role Re'Verse-al in which we return to a beloved film and recast it with a new set of phases from a particular time period, franchise, or genre. In this episode, we bring our celeb expertise to Star Wars: A New Hope, only suggesting actors who are currently active in Hollywood. What did you think of our final casts? Who did it best? Let us know on Twitter @TheVerseCast! In addition to collecting listener questions and comments, we also post news and announcements about the pod so give us a follow to stay up to date on Twitter. If you stick around after the credits…actually, I got nothing. Sorry, budget cuts. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:08 - The News // 17:30 - STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS BLINDSPOT// 47:52 - Role Re-Verse-al! Recasting STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE // 74:07 - Contact Info // 76:13 - Budget Cuts (Sorry)

After catching up on the first two seasons of Disney+'s The Mandalorian, the squad dives into episodes 1-3 of the third and final season. What do you think of this season's opener? Best or worst season yet? Is Grogu just a merchandising gimmick? Tune in for our thoughts and feel free to agree or disagree on our socials. Next, we jet off to another space-themed cinematic universe with episodes 4 and 5 of Paramount+'s Picard. That means another visit from our very own Admiral Longacre and another session of Star Trek Academy. Set your phasers to *Learn* and hear what we had to say about these particularly "sus" episodes. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and Instagram where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, it might be a little hard to back out… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:25 - The News // 12:47 - STAR TREK: PICARD S3 (ep 4 & 5) // 40:11 - THE MANDALORIAN S3 (eps 1-3) // 65:45 - Contact Info // 68:25 - The Cult

SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:05 - The News // 14:00 THE MANDALORIAN S2 - Blindspot // 44:51 - THE LAST OF US (Ep9 - Finale)  // 72:50 - Contact Info // 75:46 - Recasting Pedro Pascal The finale of HBO's The Last of Us is finally here and what an incredible nine weeks it's been. The squad is here to discuss what we loved, debate the guy wrenching moral question at the heart of the episode, and reflect on the show's video game origins. We called it at episode one and with the finale, we're solidifying The Last of Us as the best video game adaptation to date. We finish off our stint in P-squared (Pedro Pascal, get it??) heaven with some Blindspot coverage of The Mandalorianseason two. That means we're reviewing this season through the eyes of a Star Wars Padawan in conversation with lifelong fans. Check out last week's episode to hear our coverage of season one and stay tuned next week to hear us talk about the latest episodes in season three which is currently airing on Disney+.If you stick around after the credits, we play a little game we like to call "Add a Pedro!" Talk to us on Twitter @TheVerseCast or Instagram, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Then leave us a follow because we also post news and announcements about the pod and collect listener questions.

The squad blasts off to a galaxy far, far away to revisit season one of Disney+'s acclaimed Star Wars spinoff series, The Mandalorian, in preparation for this month's season three premiere. We're back in the business of removing blindspots and Emilia gives her first impressions and fresh takes of the Pedro Pascal-led space western. Next we continue coverage of another favorite Pascal-led property - HBO's The Last of Us. And this episode proves our odd number theory WRONG. So far every odd numbered episode has been an emotional gutpunch, but it turns out some even numbered episodes (like this one) are capable of the same. And with the season finale coming up, we're not likely to get a break. Tune in to hear our discussion of the latest episode, comparisons to the video game, and a recap of any Easter eggs or details you might have missed! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, beep boop bleep bop… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:40 - The News // 20:40 THE MANDALORIAN S1 - Blindspot // 52:00 - THE LAST OF US (Ep 7) // 72:50 - Contact Info // 74:15 - Me and my Droid

We continue our coverage of HBO's The Last of Us with Ellie-centric episode 7 and our Star Trek academy is back in session with episodes 2 and 3 of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard. We reconvene with the admiral who has a lot to share about the latest two episodes of Picard. Let's just say reviews are mixed. Regardless we're looking forward to the rest of the season and catching up with the rest of The Next Generation characters in the pipeline. We're also only two episodes away from proving our theory that odd number TLOU episodes are here to punch us in our emotional guts and we couldn't be happier about it. This week we flash back to Ellie's recent past just before she met Joel as she struggles in the present-day to save him. If you stick around after the credits, some of us have been spending a little too much time on the Internet… Let us know your thought on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast! We also share industry news, announcements about the pod, and memes so it's a worthy investment. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:38 - STAR TREK: PICARD (Eps 2 & 3) // 37:04 - THE LAST OF US (Ep 7) // 68:40 - Contact Info // 70:25 - Internet Daddy - post credit

SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:44 - THE LAST OF US Episode 6 // 37:32 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (eps 10, 11 , & 12) // 51:32 ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA // 93:15 - Contact Info // 95:43 - Employee of the Month This week's episode is packed with amazing content from across the cinematic universes and beyond. We continue our coverage of HBO's The Last of Us with episode 6. Even though most of us have some experience with the original game, we feel entirely unprepared for what's to come. In the best way possible. Next we wrap up season two of Amazon Prime Video's Vox Machina. Another favorite of the squad's, did the finale meet our expectations? Tune in to hear our reactions and predictions for how the Chroma Conclave arc might play out. Finally we discuss the latest Marvel movie installment, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, taking our usual poetic approach to describe our initial takes, and then splitting the discussion into spoiler-FREE and spoiler-FILLED segments. What did you think of the film? Do you agree with our critics? Let us know your thought on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast! We also share industry news, announcements about the pod, and memes so it's a worthy investment. If you stick around after the credits, we'd like to shake your hand for doing such a great job!

The Squad returns to our Star Trek Academy to cover the anticipated season three premiere of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard. Admiral Longacre's back with his biggest fan Norm to discuss the legacy of The Next Generation with Star Trek newcomers Emilia and Bridget. As we did with Strange New Worlds, we approach it in a way the will interest both old and new fans. Next we discuss more HBO's The Last of Us episodes 4 and 5. Looks like tears might be on the agenda every week until season one wraps. Tune in for our reactions, Easter eggs, and a thorough discussion of game vs show. Did we miss anything? Do you just want to commiserate with us? Talk to us on Twitter @TheVerseCast, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Then leave us a follow because we also post news and announcements about the pod and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, get ready to groan…SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:04 - PICARD - season 3, ep 1 // 45:02 - THE LAST OF US (eps 4 & 5) // 81:00 - Contact Info // 82:20 - Post Credit Scene: Dad Jokes

SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:31 - The 'Verse! News - James Gunn & DC lineup // 12:04 - THE LAST OF US Episode 3 // 41:32 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (eps 7, 8 , & 9) // 60:10 - Contact Info // 66:13 - Post Credit Scene 1 : Our Apocalypse Meal // 70:50 - Post Credit Scene 2: Bridget Messages in about 'The Last of Us' ep 3 We discuss that must-see episode of HBO's The Last of Us and more coverage of Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina. Both are bringing TV storytelling to new heights. Since Bridget's on a field trip with the bots this week but Emilia, Lucas, and Norm continue with our regularly scheduled programming. What did you think of The Last of Us? Did you cry? Trick question - everybody cried. If you have any comments or questions for us, or want to invite us to join your DnD campaign (we will probably accept), be sure to hit us up on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast! We also post news, announcements about the pod, and memes so it's a worthy investment.

We are back talking about episode 2 of HBO Max's The Last of Us, a series we are absolutely loving. Tune in for where we discuss it all runners to clickers to autopsies to tendrils. (Sorry, just vomited in my mouth.) Next we revisit a squad favorite (with one exception), Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina to cover more of season 2 premiere. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 3:00 - THE LAST OF US Episode 2 // 43:00 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (episode 2) // 70:30 - Contact Info // 73:00 - Post Credit Scene : Our Video Game Series Ideas

In this back to back premiere episode we start by covering HBO Max's The Last of Us, a TV adaptation of the landmark 2013 video game. The series asks what would happen if a parasitic fungi evolved to infect humanity, with the chilling prediction, "We'd lose." The squad has a range of different histories with the original video game, from complete strangers to the franchise to having completed it on hard mode (as Norm likes to remind us). Could this be the best video game adaptation to date? Tune in every week to find out! Next week revisit a squad favorite, Amazon Prime Video's The Legend of Vox Machina to cover the season 2 premiere. The Critical Role campaign is back and the stakes are higher than ever for our band of lovable misfits. If you're like us and struggle to schedule a consistent Dungeons and Dragons night, this is the show for you to scratch that itch. Follow us on Twitter @TheVerseCast and Instagram where we post news, announcements about the pod, and collect listener questions. If you stick around after the credits, you might get a tip for the end of the world… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 2:20 - THE LAST OF US // 45:05 - THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA (season 2) // 67:30 - Contact Info // 70:21 - Post Credit Scene : Zed-word Survival Kits

The Squad covers their news segment in record time under duress before jumping into The Future-'Verse!, a spirited discussion of what releases we're looking forward to in 2023. Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Fast and Furious, Dungeons and Dragons, there's so much to be excited about and we want to share it with you! All rated on our hot, medium, mild scale. Although we do make some exceptions. Tune in for the definitive guide to all things nerdy and cinematic universal to look forward to this year, plus a couple extra pet projects we can't wait for. Did we miss anything? Let us know on Twitter or Instagram @TheVerseCast! We'd love to hear your thoughts and give you a shout-out. If you stick around after the credits, there might be an EMERGENCY SITUATION UNDERWAY… SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro + a DOORthy Dilemma // 2:45 NEWS // 10:45 - THE FUTURE-'VERSE! - a look forward at the content this year // 70:45 - Contact Info // 72:00 - Post Credit Scene : SHIP EMERGENCY

The 'Verse! Squad celebrates the holidays in the most festive way possible with an old-fashioned outer space holiday special that includes special guests, a heft dose of holiday cheer (and rum), and plenty of surprises. You may even shed a tear. If you are a loyal fan of The 'Verse!, this episode will reward you for listening. If you are new to the podcast, it is a great jumping in point that will certainly have you listening to old episodes to learn more about all the antics. For those who love the Christmas specials and movies, you'll have fun catching references to some of the classics. Oh yeah, in addition to the holiday festivities we have a fun discussion as we rank the Marvel Disney+ series... and rarely agree. Not many know that it was Wandavision which inspired The 'Verse!. Where does it land? Listen and find out. Finally, if you stick around after the credits, you better watch out, you may pout, you may cry... and I'm not telling you why. Most of all you'll have a great time. Grab a cup of holiday cheer, light the fireplace and spend an hour with The 'Verse! Squad. Let us know what you think on Twitter and Instagram @TheVerseCast. Thank you to The 'Verse! Squad for going above and beyond to make this happen. I know we're late, but please be sure to listen. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year to all! - FilmSnork

Before The 'Verse! Squad heads down to earth to celebrate the holidays with their families, friends and televisions, they gather to deliver their takes on the latest Guardians of the Galaxy content, the THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL, as well as reviewing some of the latest film trailers in T3: Trailer: Trash, Treasure, or "Hey, thaT looks okay!" covering everything from Indiana Jones to Avatar. Some Grinches may have been in the room for this segment. Plus we close out as we always do (or do we) with a fun Post Credit Scene that will have you yearning for some hot cocoa and more television. SHOW BREAKDOWN: 0:00 - Intro // 1:16 - The 'Verse! NEWS // 10:00 - T3: TRAILER REVIEWS (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Avatar: The Way of Water, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania) // 48:50 - THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL // 65:00 - Contact Info // 112:20 - Post Credit Scene : Pre-Holiday Special Fave Holiday Specials